Happy Wednesday sailors,
Some good news this week – the Rolex Sydney Hobart has been given the green light to go ahead with the re-opening of the Tasmanian borders. This year’s fleet has 98 entries and includes some two-handed entries, with the addition of this new division for the 2020 event.
I was very excited to receive my pre-order signed copy of Lisa Blair’s new book Facing Fear on Friday. Admittedly I haven’t had a chance to start reading it yet, but can’t wait to crack it open and read about her solo voyage around Antarctica.
I hope you enjoy reading this week’s newsletter that includes updates on the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as well as stories about the America’s Cup, Vendee Globe and more.
Until next week, happy sailing 😊⛵
Deb
Founder, MySail
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Sydney to Hobart Gets Green Light After July COVID-19 Scare
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Commodore Noel Cornish says the Sydney to Hobart race has been given the green light to go ahead after the Tasmanian government announced they would be re-opening the border to NSW from next Friday.
From the Sydney Morning Herald |Â Read full article.
Two-handed Sailing Update
This year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 76th running of the race, welcomes a new division of boats and sailors to the world-renowned racecourse with the Two-Handed division included for the first time.
From the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia |Â Read full article.
WATCH | Member Arthur Psaltis Recounts Surviving the 1998 Sydney Hobart
Western Union Business Solutions has partnered with Arthur Psaltis to tell his personal story on surviving the 1998 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and how it influenced his life and the trajectory it’s taken.
From the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia |Â Read full article.
America’s Cup: Is Starting Upwind a Game Changer?
Professional sailor and coach and America’s Cup veteran Cameron Dunn has joined the Live Sail Die team and talks about the development of the AC and the excitement that’s building around the 36th event in Auckland in 2021.
From Live Sail Die |Â Read full article.
All About Vendee Globe 2020-21
Held every fourth year, Paulo Pernão of Interesting Sailboats provides the program of players for the most notable single-handed, non-stop, and unassisted sailing race.
From Scuttlebutt Sailing News |Â Read full article.
World Sailing Trust launch ‘Race for Change,’ a charity eSailing race within the Vendée Globe
World Sailing, the World Sailing Trust and Virtual Regatta are excited to announce the launch of the World Sailing Trust Challenge ‘Race for Change’ within the forthcoming Vendée Globe eSailing race.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
How To Make Adjustments When You’re Slow
If you’re struggling to keep pace with the top boats, here’s how to look at their settings and make your adjustments on the fly.
From Sail-World |Â Read full article.
